Culpepper demands 10 million dollar raise, Vikings put him on the block

[akhhorus]

Someone will deal for him. If they offered him for Campbell and a 3rd rounder, I might be tempted to take it. Maybe.

http://www.startribune.com/510/story/250717.html

The last attempt occurred during a Jan. 31 meeting at Winter Park, according to three people with knowledge of the situation.

Culpepper, who fired agent Mason Ashe last month, represented himself during a gathering that also included owner Zygi Wilf, other members of his ownership group, coach Brad Childress and Vice President of Football Operations Rob Brzezinski. Culpepper, according to two people with knowledge of the situation, asked that approximately $10 million be added to his contract this season -- increasing his total 2006 compensation to a staggering $18 million.

Wilf angrily turned down Culpepper's request, and it is believed that no substantive communication has taken place since.

[HAWGZHEAD]

He is the type of QB that Detroit needs IMO.

[chrisbcbu]

Either he really wants to get traded or he is a complete idiot.

[RedskinRyan]

i say no to culpepper. his play last year was nothing to warrant a raise, just a paycut. plus, the likelihood of him playing next year isnt very good, so by the time we get use from him, he's a 30 yr old quarterback.

[smoak]

DC turns the ball over too much for my taste. People complained about Brunell's fumbles!? We need to hire a suicide hotline rep just to talk everyone down. I like Culpepper a lot, but he is NOT worth the money. I say no thanks, but it'll be interesting to see if anyone comes a callin'. Maybe Denny Green can add anotyher high priced QB into the fold in AZ.

[RedskinsDave]

He's got quite a pair asking for a raise after how he played last year. He was bad enough to think about letting go period.

[C-7]

Didn't he get a raise last year? And wasn't he involved in the boat scandal? And didn't he play horribly last year? I never liked this guy as a QB, and don't want him aywhere near Redskins Park.

[EberKain]

We cant afford him, but if Miami gets him, watch out.

[danny's stogie]

Wow, a lot of Culpepper bashing. Yeah he struggled last year, but he still has a 91.5 career passer rating. He's a very, very good QB when he doesn't have a stupid coach who expects him to put the offense on his shoulders and do way too much. Put him in a controlled situation like the Skin offense and he'd cut down the turnovers and be a really good QB. I wouldn't advocate trading for him because of the knee, but let's not throw him under the boat for one bad half season.

[C-7]

I wouldn't advocate trading for him because of the knee, but let's not throw him under the boat for one bad half season.




:lol3:

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Either he really wants to get traded or he is a complete idiot.
could be both. he cant demand that type of money after his performance and his injury from last season and expect the vikings to pay up.

[GolfFreak]

Either he really wants to get traded or he is a complete idiot.

That's what I was thinking.

[lakeskin]

This guy is a Raider next year. He can reunite with his crutch.

[EberKain]

could be both. he cant demand that type of money after his performance and his injury from last season and expect the vikings to pay up.

Well, he is just trying to get a cut of the uncapped pie. I dont think he is going to be moved, he just wants some more money while there is more out there. About the same thing with Ray Lewis. They both know there is going to be extra money around, and they want some because they are the marquee players.

[MoeRedskins]

I would like to remind everybody that the 1st rounder we gave up to the Vikings for Brad Johnson was used on one QB by the name of Daunte Culpepper. Also, please don't talk about him coming here or if you want him here or not. We all know nobody does, so your just beating a dead horse with another dead horse. And on top of all that, Daunte was never a good QB to begin with. His best season two years ago only got the Vikes to a .500 record I think, and he had a sick year. Something has got to be wrong is you can put up those kind of numbers and only finish .500.

[chrisbcbu]

could be both. he cant demand that type of money after his performance and his injury from last season and expect the vikings to pay up.

I expect hR to pay me my 2million and on top of that i want a 5 million raise for just gracing hR with my presence! LOL

[JoeJacksonTaylor28]

Drafting for Culpepper would be one of the few things that could make my confidence in Gibbs shake.... IMO he is the most overrated QB in the league, look how the Vikes looked with and whithout him (Brad Johnson, a 79832 years old)

[MWballer]

He must want a trade becuase a salary cap hit of 18 million of a given year is ridiculous for any player. I think he could end in Oakland or Miami though. With him likely leaving Minnesota maybe they'd be interested in Ramsey.

[wewantdallas]

Someone will deal for him. If they offered him for Campbell and a 3rd rounder, I might be tempted to take it. Maybe.

No way do I want Culpepper here. I've never liked the guy, never liked his personality. Definitely has some impressive natural skills, but I don't think he has what it takes to get a team "over the hump." In short, I think he's severely lacking in the leadership department.

For some teams, he would be an attractive pick-up considering the horrendous QB situation out there right now (Dallas?), but not us. I'm more than happy to see where Campbell can lead us. I feel like I've already seen everything I'm going to see from Culpepper, and while he might be good, he's not good enough.

[The Skinsinator]

Drafting for Culpepper would be one of the few things that could make my confidence in Gibbs shake.... IMO he is the most overrated QB in the league, look how the Vikes looked with and whithout him (Brad Johnson, a 79832 years old)I would agree and would fall to to floor if we went after him. He had a bad year and is a very good qb, but I don't know how well he would fit in here. We have plenty of qbs as it is. I think he is just trying to flex his muscles with that demand. Maybe Fred could take a paycut.

[PyroGenic]

the giant man with tiny hands has gone insane... maybe this has something to do with Moss saying that he would like to play with Culpepper again.

[BraveSkin76]

No way do I want Culpepper here. I've never liked the guy, never liked his personality. Definitely has some impressive natural skills, but I don't think he has what it takes to get a team "over the hump." In short, I think he's severely lacking in the leadership department.

For some teams, he would be an attractive pick-up considering the horrendous QB situation out there right now (Dallas?), but not us. I'm more than happy to see where Campbell can lead us. I feel like I've already seen everything I'm going to see from Culpepper, and while he might be good, he's not good enough.

Well said WWD and while I usually harp on people who say character and leadership is important for all positions on a fotball team, I think that QB is a position a team needs strong leadership from. And believe me, Daunte's Inferno ain't it. He's a '9' in the physical tools department but maybe only a '5' when it comes to character or leadership.

[RedskinRyan]

the giant man with tiny hands has gone insane... maybe this has something to do with Moss saying that he would like to play with Culpepper again.

as far as im aware, daunte and moss didnt really get along, so i dont see oakland as his destination. any team that gets him is going to need another qb that is capable of starting next year, cause culpepper is unlikely to be ready. that leaves arizona(reunite with denny green?), dallas(cause henson doesnt appear to be the answer), and miami if they are willing to stick with gus frerotte as starter for another year.

[whistleandthumb]

After seeing how Brad Johnson played last year, I was going to be surprised to see Culpepper play with the Vikings again. It's going to take ALOT of money to get him somewhere else, though... or someone's going to give up some serious draft picks.

[danny's stogie]

Drafting for Culpepper would be one of the few things that could make my confidence in Gibbs shake.... IMO he is the most overrated QB in the league, look how the Vikes looked with and whithout him (Brad Johnson, a 79832 years old)

Two things happened after Culpepper went down: the Vikings simplified their defense and it got really good, and they played nothing but scrubs until the last few weeks of the season. I don't buy for a second that the Vikes are better with Brad Johnson at QB.

[whitskins]

Two things happened after Culpepper went down: the Vikings simplified their defense and it got really good, and they played nothing but scrubs until the last few weeks of the season. I don't buy for a second that the Vikes are better with Brad Johnson at QB.

I was going to post the exact same thing. The only good team that the Vikings beat during their stretch of wins was the Giants, and that only happened by a series of miracles that I've never seen before on a pro football field.

If this team thinks they have a chance at the playoffs with Brad Johnson, they're insane. If they think they're a better team with Johnson, then once again, utterly insane. When they trade Culpepper they better be getting a high first round draft pick to take a new QB, or else they'll be whipping boys for years.

[danny's stogie]

I was going to post the exact same thing. The only good team that the Vikings beat during their stretch of wins was the Giants, and that only happened by a series of miracles that I've never seen before on a pro football field.

If this team thinks they have a chance at the playoffs with Brad Johnson, they're insane. If they think they're a better team with Johnson, then once again, utterly insane. When they trade Culpepper they better be getting a high first round draft pick to take a new QB, or else they'll be whipping boys for years.

The offense was horrible in that Giants game. They won because of two kick returns for touchdowns and an INT return for a TD. Their defense was really good in that game too, but their offense was dreadful.

[LATrueRedskin]

He's got quite a pair asking for a raise after how he played last year. He was bad enough to think about letting go period.

That's the first thing I thought. The guy is asking for a raise but he can't even step on the field right now, and who knows if he'll ever be the same again.

[Thompson3]

And on top of all that, Daunte was never a good QB to begin with. His best season two years ago only got the Vikes to a .500 record I think, and he had a sick year. Something has got to be wrong is you can put up those kind of numbers and only finish .500.

the .500 record was because of their defense. it's always been because of their defense. late game collapses killed the vikings, though you could argue culpepper wasn't able to finish those games as well.

I was going to post the exact same thing. The only good team that the Vikings beat during their stretch of wins was the Giants, and that only happened by a series of miracles that I've never seen before on a pro football field.

If this team thinks they have a chance at the playoffs with Brad Johnson, they're insane. If they think they're a better team with Johnson, then once again, utterly insane. When they trade Culpepper they better be getting a high first round draft pick to take a new QB, or else they'll be whipping boys for years.

i agree, though there is no way in hell they'll be getting a first round pick for this guy after his performance and money demands. The best they'll be getting is a 2nd rounder or maybe jamal lewis with 2nd day picks.

and Culpepper has nothing wrong with his character, he's won the "Good Guy" award several times up in Minnesota, the boat scandal thing just fuzzed everything up.

[NCskinsfanatic]

This guy is a Raider next year. He can reunite with his crutch.
I could see that, but then again him and Randy have had issues.........

[smoak]

I am not making the argument that Johnson is better or that the Vikings are better with him, but I can't ignore the record and turover differential (Johnson 12-4 TD/INT and Culpepper 6-12).

I feel like Johnson is one of those guys who has been easily dismissed his entire career but wins whereever he goes. Keep in mind which of the two ALREADY has a Super Bowl.

[chrisbcbu]

This is an interesting trade rumor.

Vikings | Ravens an option for Culpepper?
Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:04:08 -0800

According to ESPNews, one potential trade possibility involving Minnesota Vikings QB Daunte Culpepper is a deal with the Baltimore Ravens for RB Jamal Lewis.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

This is an interesting trade rumor.
if that ends up being true, i feel sorry for daunte already.

[santanadasavior]

Culpepper passed his prime as soon as Randy Moss was traded to Oakland. He is a good QB with role players around him and is elite with them. If he has talent he could be a beast. But otherwise he is done.

[ShaggySkins]

For Culpepper to request a 10 million dollar pay hike clearly shows that he wants out of town. My guess is he'll end up in Baltimore.

[Santheb]

Apparently, all these rumors were crap.

[ihatedallas]

I can see it now "Matt Millen trades Mike Williams and 1st rounder for Cullpepper"

[Santheb]

I still envision Mike Williams in the B&G, thank you :( He may be slower than molasses but whatever.

[silverspring]

I think culpepper knows what he is doing, it is absurd but if the vikings will let him go someone else will throw the money at him. Sure he is coming off a bad injury and a bad season but this guy is legit and everyone knows it. Everyone needs qbs this year. With Ramsey starting to look like one of the top available qbs on the market right now i can only guess culpepper is going to look like gold to some teams.

[DCGreys]

Someone will deal for him. If they offered him for Campbell and a 3rd rounder, I might be tempted to take it. Maybe.

http://www.startribune.com/510/story/250717.html
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[akhhorus]

Apparently, all these rumors were crap.

Re-read what Daunte said in his Non-denial denial. In his email to ESPN and the AP, he never denies any of the reports about him demanding more money or demanding to be trades(or that he's being offered around). He just ripped-in general-people who use anonymous sources, but didn't address the specifics of his case and said that until he hears otherwise, he's planning on being the starting QB for the Vikings.

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

I think there is a good chance Daunte gets Traded he dosent really fit a West Coast Scheme IMO. But ill tell you who they should replace Daunte with that would come relatively cheap....MATT SCHAUB.

I think Teams would be crazy to not look at Schaub he has been impressive as a back up and has starting potential. I see him as a good fit for the Jets and Minny. That would free up Daunte for The Cards or for the Chiefs who would probably be his best fits.

Either way im glad some news is being generated in the NFL im tired of the Olympics.

[DUCKIN_TACKLERS]

This is an interesting trade rumor.
That would be a real good move IMO for Minny. They could get Jamal trade for Schaub and still have a first rounder to help impove that D. Minny could be a real tough squad if someone would just utilize the talent and Salary cap up there.

[Santheb]

Re-read what Daunte said in his Non-denial denial. In his email to ESPN and the AP, he never denies any of the reports about him demanding more money or demanding to be trades(or that he's being offered around). He just ripped-in general-people who use anonymous sources, but didn't address the specifics of his case and said that until he hears otherwise, he's planning on being the starting QB for the Vikings.

The rumor was started by PFT and then the guy from the Star-Tribune up Minnesota basically said what PFT said. Last I recalled, everything released from PFT was to be taken with a multiple grains of salt.

[akhhorus]

The rumor was started by PFT and then the guy from the Star-Tribune up Minnesota basically said what PFT said. Last I recalled, everything released from PFT was to be taken with a multiple grains of salt.

Actually, PFT has been extremely accurate over the last year or so. A lot of people here get it confused with ProFootballCentral, who has gotten many stories wrong(most especially the Samari Rolle debacle) and no longer does any rumors, just recycling the headlines. The Star-Tribune confirmed the reports from 3 sources and PFT quoted the ST article.